Sweden

Authorities in Sweden have released this video of a bank heist which occurred last September, now that several of the thieves are set to go on trial. This seems like something that should happen only in movies: the outlaws helicoptered onto the roof, broke through the ceiling and were out in minutes with $5 million in Swedish kronar. It’s hard not to applaud their efforts, just a little bit.

If you thought Lady Gaga was weird, check out what happens in Sweden. This is electro sensation Fever Ray, popular in indie music circles in the U.S., giving her acceptance speech after winning “best dance artist” at P3 Gold, a Swedish equivalent of the Grammys.

Slate has a report on Sweden’s bizarre Christmas tradition: watching Donald Duck cartoons. Every December 25th, approximately half of the nation sits down in front of the television to watch Kalle Anka…